Enrollment
1,342
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Flushing, NY
Townsend Harris High School
Federal NCES profile for Townsend Harris High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 360012204485
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Townsend Harris High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #1 of 9
- high schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Townsend Harris High School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Townsend Harris High School ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012204485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Townsend Harris High School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Townsend Harris High School
Townsend Harris High School is a higher-need, large high school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 1,342 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.9:1 is larger than about 86% of New York schools and 26% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the New York typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,342 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 62/100).
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Townsend Harris High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Townsend Harris High School compares
Townsend Harris High School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 9% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,342
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
White 15.5%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Townsend Harris High School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Townsend Harris High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 237 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 24 Andrew Jackson | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Townsend Harris High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,342 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Townsend Harris High School
How many students attend Townsend Harris High School?
Townsend Harris High School has 1,342 students enrolled. It is a high school in Flushing, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Townsend Harris High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Townsend Harris High School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Townsend Harris High School?
51.1% of students at Townsend Harris High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Townsend Harris High School?
The largest demographic group at Townsend Harris High School is Asian at 56.8% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Townsend Harris High School?
Townsend Harris High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Townsend Harris High School rank among high schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Townsend Harris High School ranks #1 of 9 high schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Flushing on the city page.
Is Townsend Harris High School a good school?
Townsend Harris High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Townsend Harris High School, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.
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